draughty

[ draf-tee, drahf- ]

adjective

, Chiefly British.

, draught·i·er, draught·i·est.

1. drafty.

draughty

/ ˈdrɑːftɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by or exposed to draughts of air

Derived Forms

• ˈdraughtiness, noun
• ˈdraughtily, adverb

Other Words From

• draughti·ly adverb
• draughti·ness noun

Example Sentences

It says it will double the cash commitment to insulating the UK’s draughty homes – making our homes more energy efficient is one of the toughest climate challenges the country faces.

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Her own flat's windows are not prone to condensation - but only because they are so draughty that they stay well-ventilated, she explains.

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In a draughty corridor of Leeds Family Court, a father cuddles his young son.

From BBC

Someone in a large, draughty house will pay more.

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And the shop's windows are old and draughty.

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